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The standing cross 10m west of Broomhill Cottage is a medieval wayside cross situated in Dorset. The monument comprises a stone shaft mounted on a base, typical of the crosses erected during the medieval period to serve as waymarkers, boundary markers, or focal points for local communities. Such crosses functioned as important features within the medieval landscape, guiding travellers and marking significant locations within parishes. The precise dating and original purpose of this particular example reflect broader patterns of cross construction and placement characteristic of medieval settlement and land organisation in southern England.
Medieval standing cross 10m west of Broomhill Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015179. View the official record →
The standing cross 10m west of Broomhill Cottage is a medieval wayside cross situated in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015179.
Medieval standing cross 10m west of Broomhill Cottage is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1015179.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 620m south west of Eggardon Hill Farm (8.4 km), Dyke SE of Eggardon Hill camp (8.4 km), Group of three round barrows W of Two Gates (8.7 km).
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